God, The Giver of Joy: John 17:13 NKJV
But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. John 17:13 NKJV Throughout Scripture, we find people who found abundant joy through Christ and what God did in their lives. The Bible deals with a lot of tough (and sad!) topics, from the entrance…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible for Those Who are Hurting”
We all know someone who is hurting physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Maybe they have suffered abuse, lost a loved one to COVID-19, or are struggling with addiction, sickness, or depression. One way to support someone experiencing trauma is through prayer. When you pray for them, guided by God’s Word, you are agreeing with the truths in Scripture, truths like –…
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6 Verses for When You Don’t Feel Thankful
In the past, I’ve found it difficult to get into the Thanksgiving spirit. This year is no exception. Maybe it’s the influx of commercialized holiday cheer or the ongoing pressures of nearly two years of pandemic-induced uncertainty, but focusing on God’s blessings feels harder than ever. You might feel the same way. Your mind could be spinning with concerns for…
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What an Outcast Woman and a Stranger at a Well Teaches Us About Worship
I recently read about Solomon’s temple in 1 Kings 6. This beautiful temple was a monument to God’s greatness and home to the Ark of the Covenant. It was where the Jews worshipped the Lord. It reminded me of the impassioned dialogue between Jesus and the Samaritan woman in “The Chosen”–a mini-series about the life of Christ–during which Jesus breaks…
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This Thanksgiving, Thank God for Past, Present, and Future Blessings
Be thankful in all circumstances. This is what God wants from you in your life in union with Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 GNT *** Like last year, this Thanksgiving probably feels a little different for most of us. We have our memories of Thanksgivings past—dinners with family members and friends, church services, football games, food drives. And we each…
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New American Bible Society Study Finds Practicing Christians Are More Generous
American Bible Society today released the eighth chapter of their 11th annual State of the Bible report, which recognizes cultural trends in the U.S. regarding spirituality and Scripture engagement*. Today’s release, Generosity and the Bible, reveals that the more a person practices their faith through church involvement and Scripture engagement, the more likely it is that they will be generous…
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How Can We Ever Thank You for All You’ve Done? We Found 30 Ways
This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for you. Thank you for being part of this vibrant prayer community that is passionate about seeing lives transformed by the power of God’s Word. Thank you for faithfully praying with us through the pandemic, political and social unrest, natural disasters, and uncertain times. Your prayers have changed lives, impacted global communities, and encouraged us…
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